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MPSC Rajyaseva
Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC)
🏢 State PSC
📍 Maharashtra
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MPSC Rajyaseva (State Services Examination) — the Maharashtra state civil services exam conducted by MPSC in three stages: Prelims, Mains and Interview.
MPSC Rajyaseva — the State Services Examination — is the Maharashtra state civil services exam, conducted by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC). Through it the state fills senior posts such as the Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) and Tehsildar. It is a competitive exam decided by merit, in three stages: Preliminary, Main and Interview. From 2025 the Commission moved to a new UPSC-style descriptive Mains.
MPSC Rajyaseva 2026 at a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Combined Preliminary exam | Held 31 May 2026 (result 22 June 2026) |
| Selection | Prelims → Mains → Interview |
| Application | Online at mpsc.gov.in |
Exam pattern in brief
The Preliminary exam has two objective papers of 200 marks each — General Studies and a CSAT (qualifying). The new Main exam has nine descriptive papers, of which 1,750 marks count for merit, and the Interview carries 275 marks. The final merit is drawn from the Mains and the Interview.
Eligibility
A candidate must be a graduate and aged about 19 to 38 years, with the usual relaxations set in the notification.
💬 Frequently Asked Questions
How many stages are there in MPSC Rajyaseva?
Three stages: a Preliminary examination (objective), a Main examination (descriptive), and an Interview or Personality Test.
What is the educational qualification for MPSC Rajyaseva?
A bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Final-year students can usually apply for the Preliminary exam, subject to the notification.
What is the age limit for MPSC Rajyaseva?
The minimum age is generally 19 years and the upper limit around 38 years for the general category (higher for some categories), as specified in the notification.
Is there negative marking in MPSC Rajyaseva?
The Preliminary examination has negative marking (generally one-third of a mark per wrong answer). The Main examination is descriptive and has no negative marking.
Who conducts MPSC Rajyaseva?
The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) conducts the examination and prepares the final merit list based on the Main exam and Interview.